Introduction - Fiancee Diagnosed With PTSD

[captnjess]

Good afternoon,

My name is Jess and I am from Pennsylvania! I have lived in a few different states but originate from Maryland.

I have been looking for a forum like this for quite some time now and am so happy to have found one. My fiancee was diagnosed with PTSD about a year after returning home from his first deployment in Iraq. And, although he has made some amazing strides, I would really like to learn more about PTSD. I think being educated about it is the best way to continue to help him on that long road.

So, a little bit about me...I graduated college a few years ago and work in property and casualty insurance. One day, I'd also like to teach as I am getting my Master's degree in the near future. I love to play lacrosse and also referee high school girls lax. Other than that, I have my Private Pilot's certificate and love to fly!

I can't wait to talk and learn! :hello:

 

[anthony]

Hi Jess, welcome to the forum. Couldn't agree with you more about educating oneself about PTSD. To deal with it, you must first know and understand what you are dealing with.

 

[SunnyBrookFarm]

Hi Jess and welcome -

Education is crucial - I am so glad you found this site to learn all that you can to help your fiancee and yourself. He's a lucky guy to have your support.

 

[captnjess]

Thank you

It means so much to me just to be able to have a place to talk.

I can see how PTSD affects relationships- it's hard. But I'm not willing to ever give up. I just need to know more...and have a place to talk!

We have a really great relationship, I'm lucky, truly. So, I want to make sure it continues on a positive path. There will be tough times...I need to be able to deal with them more without taking anything out on him.

I hope that makes sense!

 

[CCurry]

Hi Jess,

Welcome aboard. I am also a carer of a combat ptsd sufferer. Even though we are in a very rough patch at the moment there has never been a time where I have regretted our relationship.

I'm still learning, trust me I'm still learning about ptsd. When the chips are down, its a real test of the relationship.

See you around,
Carmela